During the assessment of a planning permit application, Council may determine that a Section 173 Agreement is necessary to secure certain outcomes. These may include:

• Timing of development or infrastructure delivery
• Restrictions on subdivision or use
• Developer contributions or off-site works

The requirement for the agreement will appear as a condition on your planning permit.

Next Steps

If your permit includes a condition requiring an agreement:

• Council will nominate one of our approved legal providers (Maddocks or Harwood Andrews) to prepare the agreement.
• You will be responsible for providing information and paying legal and associated costs.

Costs and links for submission are available on our Post-Permit page.

General Information

A broader explanation of Section 173 Agreements and their legal context is available on our Planning Information page.